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LB55 JXF

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,053 mi
Last recorded115,053 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 JXF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 115,053 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror loss on mounting

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 23 Oct 2023 115,053 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror loss on mounting

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 24 Oct 2022 112,075 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has badly perished may require to attention soon (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt slightly loose ,may require to attention ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has badly tears and big nail on centre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated may require to attention soon (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has badly tears may require to attention soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 24 Oct 2022 112,075 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has badly perished may require to attention soon (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt slightly loose ,may require to attention ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has badly tears and big nail on centre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated may require to attention soon (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has badly tears may require to attention soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Nov 2021 109,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 105,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 105,881 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 101,804 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 101,804 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 97,070 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres worn very heavily on inner edges

Pass 16 Oct 2017 92,084 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 92,084 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 83,942 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 83,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 78,205 miles

Offside Front tyre Worn On inner Edge.

Fail 16 Oct 2015 78,205 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre Worn On inner Edge.

Fail 16 Oct 2014 73,793 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perished.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 73,793 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perished.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 66,474 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 18 Oct 2012 57,091 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 44,952 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 32,605 miles

unable to see front or rear pad thickness

Pass 22 Oct 2009 26,530 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 23,940 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight brake bind o/s/f

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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LB55 JXF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,318 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB55 JXF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LB55 JXF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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